♦The New Challenge of JAMSTEC
Dr. Kiyoshi Suyehiro, Executive Director (R&D) of JAMSTEC
Suyehiro is a seismologist and oversees Research and Development activities of JAMSTEC. He led the "Immediate Study of the Great Sumatran Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters" immediately after the event and identified the tsunami source in early 2005. He will present emerging challenges for JAMSTEC as the uncertainties of the Earth's future seem to increase.
♦"Connection"; From Scientific and Technological Points of View
Part 1: Science and Technology Connecting Sea Surface with Sea Floor
~Observational research of ocean's absorption capacity of carbon dioxide~
Dr. Makio Honda (Sub Leader of Mutsu Institute for Oceanography (MIO))
He has been studying western North Atlantic Ocean using automatic observation system from the early '90s. Clarify chemical component for a little bit of dead plankton or its excrement and a cup of seawater, and elucidate the ocean's control ability of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.
Part 2 : Science and Technology Connecting Geosphere and Biosphere
~Challenge to exploration of biosphere under the seafloor~
Dr.Fumio Inagaki (Sub Leader of Kochi Institute for Core Sample Research (KOCHI))
Add a fresh dimension of "earth microbiology" to the drilling earth science which is centering on Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP), elucidate whole picture of unknown biosphere under the deep seafloor. Attempt to clarify the material circulation that those life activities are involved in and metabolic function of unknown microbial species.
Part 3 : Science Technology Connecting Micro Structural Evolution in Rock with Massive Fault Motion
~Understanding the Scaling and Hierarchy of Fracture Phenomena and its Application~
Dr. Hide Sakaguchi (Group Leader, Institute for Research on Earth Evolution (IFREE))
From many observations and experimental data related to interior earth evolution we will perform more accurate prediction of plate motion behavior, not based on speculative or conceptual models but based on physical models with the help of computer simulations of fracture and flow of geo-materials.
♦Development of Element Technology for Next Generation of Cruise Vehicle
Part 1 : Technology for Accurate, Long-hour Cruise
~Decentralized processing system by multiple micro CPU~
Dr.Hiroshi Yoshida (Research Scientist of Marine Technology Center (MARITEC))
Engaged in development of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Urashima, 10,000m class unmanned research vehicle, he is in fervor over development of underwater robot, aiming to establish observation system utilization for such as seafloor study, marine research, (micro)organism study.
Part 2 : Technology for Long Distance Acoustic Communication
~Long distance horizontal acoustic communication by phase conjugate wave~
Dr.Takuya Shimura (Research Scientist of Marine Technology Center (MARITEC))
Among development of acoustic technology necessary for underwater communication and positioning, he is studying long distance acoustic communication, and aiming to contribute for development of real time communication with long-range cruise type unmanned research vehicle.
♦Establishment of Ocean-floor Network System to elucidate Mega-Thrust Earthquakes occurrence mechanism around the Nankai Trough.
~ Telescope project of Mega-thrust seismogenic zone ~
Dr. Yoshiyuki Kaneda, (Director of Department of Ocean-floor Network System Development for Earthquakes and Tsunamis (DONET), Marine Technology Center (MARITEC))
As an executive director of seismological research project, he is developing advanced ocean-floor network system around the Tonankai seismogenic zone off Kii Peninsula, to promote seismological research and disaster prevention / mitigation.
♦Latest Status of the Deep-sea Drilling Vessel "Chikyu"
Dr. Asahiko Taira, (Executive Director / Director-General of Center for Deep Earth Exploration (CDEX))
He serves as Director-General of the operation department of the D/V "Chikyu", is challenging many tasks in order to respond Japanese, American and European researchers' expectations for Nankai Trough Drilling off Kii Peninsula which is incorporated into Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) starting this fall.
♦Special Lecture : Expectations for Promotion of Marine Research and Industrial Development
Mr. Naochika Namba, (The corporative advisor of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI))
Mr. Namba joined MHI in April 1962. After he holds the prominent positions such as the director of Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works, Executive vice president and General Manager of Shipbuilding & Ocean Development Headquarters, now he is the corporative advisor of MHI.
He was the president of the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers from May 2003 to May 2005. He participated in Expert Panel on Basic Policy, Council for Science and Technology Policy, Cabinet Office to drawing up the 3rd Science and Technology Basic Plan. And then he held the post of Technology commission member of Panel on Infrastructure Development/ Council of Transport Policy for Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Japan.
In this lecture, he states his expectation for the ocean-related most-advanced technologies including the Key Technology of National Importance "Marine-Earth observation and explore system," and its expansion to the related industrial fields such as research/observation equipments and robots by operating such technologies.
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